P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sixth on the timesheets in Baku for Max Verstappen, who has plenty of lap time to find on Saturday.
Max Verstappen has identified a weakness of Red Bull’s on the opening day of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, where he finished second practice in sixth place. Despite being several tenths adrift of the lead positions, Verstappen felt strong on Friday, finding a good balance for the RB21. He aims to focus on finding more one-lap pace as the team currently struggles in that aspect, preparing for a tight battle in qualifying. Verstappen described the car as feeling good and stable, emphasizing the need for everything to come together to drive a good lap. He expects a close competition among teams and emphasizes the importance of driving a perfect lap to succeed.
